Socialization and practical training on making lemongrass spray as a dengue prevention effort in the PKK group in Gesikan 3 Hamlet
Keywords:
Dengue, PKK, Lemongrass Spray, Prevention, Community EmpowermentAbstract
Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF), a severe mosquito-borne viral illness transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, remains a critical public health challenge in Indonesia, with the Ministry of Health reporting 210,644 cases and 1,239 deaths nationwide in 2024, demonstrating the urgent need for sustainable community-based prevention approaches. This empowerment initiative targeted PKK mothers in Hamlet Gesikan 3, Bantul Regency, through comprehensive education and practical training in producing natural repellent spray from locally sourced lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), which contains effective bioactive compounds including citronellal and geraniol that repel mosquitoes while being environmentally friendly and economically accessible. The program achieved exceptional results with full attendance of all 30 participants, a 93.3% knowledge transfer success rate measured through interactive assessment, and complete practical success with all participants successfully producing functional repellent sprays, thereby establishing a sustainable community prevention model that reduces dependence on chemical interventions while empowering women as health agents through local resource utilization and skill development for long-term DHF control. This approach not only addresses immediate protection needs but also creates a replicable framework for community-led health initiatives that can be adapted across different regions, ultimately contributing to reduced disease incidence while strengthening community resilience and self-reliance in public health management through knowledge dissemination and practical skill acquisition that transforms passive recipients into active health defenders within their own communities.
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